David Jenkins
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| posted on 29/5/03 at 07:48 AM |
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I hate brake pipes!
...just thought I'd share that with you. 
Last weekend I filled up the system, and everything was fine apart from one of the rear brake cylinder connectors, which insists on leaking slightly.
I suspect that this was one of the first brake flares I ever made, and it shows...  . Either that, or there's something trapped under the flare
or the bleed valve. Either way, it's got to be stripped down.
The one thing I am glad about is that I chose to use DOT5 silicone brake fluid, otherwise I'd be repainting the brake backing plate this coming
weekend...
...as it is, I think I'll have to make a new brake pipe...
David
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 29/5/03 at 06:10 PM |
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The favorite trick is to make a good pipe, with good flares, offer it up to the car having made all the bends perfectly - and find you have put one of
the unions on back to front.
I can usually get up to 13 unique, and different expletives out in one breath, its quite difficult normally, try it at home without rehersing!
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Viper
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| posted on 29/5/03 at 06:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
The favorite trick is to make a good pipe, with good flares, offer it up to the car having made all the bends perfectly - and find you have put one of
the unions on back to front.
I can usually get up to 13 unique, and different expletives out in one breath, its quite difficult normally, try it at home without rehersing!
Yeah that or the wrong bloody thread......
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 29/5/03 at 09:29 PM |
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Well, I think I fixed it this evening - had to replace the pipe (which was the one with the most complicated shape, of course  ) - time will
tell whether it's going to start dribbling again.
Trouble is, I lost a good cupful of my brake fluid over the floor!  And yes - I did do all the things you're supposed to do, to avoid
losing fluid (they didn't work). You can't clamp braided flexible pipes either. Oh yes - I also knocked over the jar I was using while
bleeding the brakes. Argh!
Now I'm really glad I didn't use glycol-based brake fluid!
Cleaning the garage floor will have to wait until the weekend!
David
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Mark H
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| posted on 29/5/03 at 09:55 PM |
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Cleaning the garage floor can wait til the cars on the road, mate!
I've just melted my tarmac drive (and some of North Yorshires paths) with a few pints of petrol, so beware!! Wifes chuffed...
Mark Harrison and
Q986 KCP back from the dead...
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Metal Hippy
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| posted on 29/5/03 at 10:01 PM |
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I thought it was Rachel?
Or am I confused?
Or do you have 2 wives?
Or 1 wife and a mistress.
Or a wife and mistress and a donkey called George.
Not forgetting the sacrificial chicken and the virgin in a white dress.
And the token black man.
Cock off or cock on. You choose.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 30/5/03 at 07:22 AM |
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I don't know what stuff you're on, Hippy, but I'll have some please!
David
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Metal Hippy
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| posted on 30/5/03 at 10:21 AM |
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Woo yay etc.
Life my friend.
Simply life.
I'm trying to bring happiness to one and all...
Yeah right. I had a bizarre moment of some kind...
Cock off or cock on. You choose.
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Mark H
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| posted on 30/5/03 at 10:22 AM |
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LOL!
Metal Hippy, confused? That'll be the day! All of the options please...
Talking about Rachel, I was cleaning the loft out the other day with the wife.
All dusty, smelly and full of cobwebs. But she's good with the kids!
Anyhow, best dash before i get my head kicked in.
Mark
Mark Harrison and
Q986 KCP back from the dead...
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timf
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| posted on 30/5/03 at 10:27 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark H
Talking about Rachel, I was cleaning the loft out the other day with the wife.
i use a broom to clean the loft out not the wife, the cobwebs messes up the hair,
not that i care but the moaning gets to u after a while
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kingr
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| posted on 30/5/03 at 10:29 AM |
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Forgive my stupidy but what difference would it have made if you'd spilt normal brake fluid on the floor as opposed to DOT5?
Kingr
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kingr
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| posted on 30/5/03 at 10:29 AM |
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Apart from that it cost you twice as much!
Kingr
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 30/5/03 at 10:45 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by kingr
Forgive my stupidy but what difference would it have made if you'd spilt normal brake fluid on the floor as opposed to DOT5?
Kingr
Apart from the cost? (the biggest issue!)
The fact that it doesn't strip paint off everything it touches. Also, it's not poisonous.
It's wierd stuff - EVERY ONE of my tools has a slippery greasy feel to them, even though I've wiped them several times.
David
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Mark H
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| posted on 30/5/03 at 10:55 AM |
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Dodgy innuendo alert...
David jenkins tool has a slippery feel to it.
I'll get me coat!
Mark Harrison and
Q986 KCP back from the dead...
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Metal Hippy
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| posted on 30/5/03 at 11:05 AM |
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God damn, trust you...
Cock off or cock on. You choose.
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timf
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| posted on 30/5/03 at 11:07 AM |
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Dodgy innuendo alert...
dave says he has more than one as well.
BTW
do all of the group who spend most of the 9-5 hrs on the list work in some way with computers and have nothing better to do all day long or is it just
me.
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Mark H
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| posted on 30/5/03 at 11:18 AM |
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Its not just you mate!
Accountant, easy life, etc...
Not
Mark Harrison and
Q986 KCP back from the dead...
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Metal Hippy
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| posted on 30/5/03 at 11:19 AM |
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You're one of the worst offenders mate!
So nyah!
Cock off or cock on. You choose.
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ned
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| posted on 30/5/03 at 11:21 AM |
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guilty as charged.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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kingr
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| posted on 30/5/03 at 01:48 PM |
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Yup, I'm one of the nothing to do computer people as well.
Kingr
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kingr
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| posted on 30/5/03 at 01:49 PM |
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In fact I have so little to do, I actively choose not to read locostbuilders outside of office hours so that I have something to do at work!
Kingr
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ned
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| posted on 30/5/03 at 03:10 PM |
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it's sad to say, but i know what you mean, just annoys me when i miss a good opportunity to add my 2p's worth (or a good buy on the for
sale/wanted section!) over a weekend.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 30/5/03 at 04:28 PM |
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to get rid of brake fluid or wash your tool after use just use water
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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James
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| posted on 30/5/03 at 04:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by kingr
In fact I have so little to do, I actively choose not to read locostbuilders outside of office hours so that I have something to do at work!
Kingr
Hah, so I'm not the only one!!!
I've started checking the For Sale section at weekends though- as I've missed out a few times!
Anyway, going home now to carry on trying to fit FU1/2 and w/bone brackets.
Seeya Sunday,
James
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 30/5/03 at 07:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark H
David jenkins tool has a slippery feel to it.
I've had no complaints...
DJ
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